Reliance Jio launches 'Kumbh JioPhone': Free calling, unlimited data - What all it offers

In a major good news for millions of pilgrims preparing for Kumbh Mela 2019, telecom giant Reliance Jio has introduced a bundle of offers by launching its own ‘Kumbh JioPhone’. "JioPhone is at the centre of innovation and the Kumbh JioPhone initiative continues to demonstrate our focus on bringing disproportionate and true value for the JioPhone consumers. The JioPhone has become the largest selling phone in India simply because of the value it translates into and the features it offers," a Jio spokesperson said in an official press release.

The spokesperson added, “We are proud of the fact that everyone in India can now get access to a smartphone at as low as Rs 501 with features and functionalities that are Made in India, Made for India and Made by India.” Kumbh is the largest human congregation in the world, with over 130 Mn pilgrims taking a holy dip over 55 days. 

According to RJio, the Kumbh JioPhone, a unique and differentiated offering, is being introduced to honour this revered tradition of India. The Kumbh JioPhone along with the power of Jio 4G data will ensure that the Kumbh pilgrims can make the most of their pilgrimage. 

Here are the list of offers that RJio provides to their existing and new users during Kumbh Mela. 

End to End Rich information services about Kumbh! 

• Information on Kumbh 
• Real-time Travel Information (special trains, buses etc.) Booking tickets & receiving updates 
• Yatri Ashray at stations 
• Emergency Helpline Numbers 
• Area routes and Maps
• Pre-published bath and religious day schedules 
• Railway Camp Mela & much more

Features & Functionalities to simplify life at Kumbh! 

Family Locator: Helping you to always stay close to your near and dear ones by finding their exact location.

Khoya Paya (Lost & Found): Helping you to reunite with your family and friends, in case you are not able to trace them.

Kumbh Devotional Content! 

Kumbh Darshan: Telecast of special Kumbh events and programs on JioTV along with previous archives of Kumbh.

Kumbh Radio: 24 X 7 access to devotional songs and hymns that keep you connected with the almighty.

News Alerts! 

Important alerts and announcements in and around Kumbh at your fingertips.

Entertainment!

Games: Many games to entertain you during your visit and afterwards.

Daily Quiz: Engage and win lots of exciting prizes by simply participating in the daily Kumbh Quiz and answering questions of your interest.
Additionally, there are host of offers also launched in JioPhone:

1. Free voice calls: Free Local, STD and Roaming calls to any network, from anywhere in India 

2. Unlimited Internet: The best quality internet at the lowest price globally 

3. World’s Best Applications: 

• JioTV 
• JioCinema 
• JioSaavn music 
• JioGames 
• Facebook 
• Whatsapp 
• YouTube 
• Google Maps & many more 

4. Google’s Voice Assistant: Simply talk to your phone and ask it to do anything, without having to type

Finally, Jio is working closely with the UP Police & KASH IT to ensure the above experience is delivered.  Users can get to the Kumbh functionalities through the JioStore on the JioPhone.

Also, Reliance Retail has created a special helpline number ‘1991’ to answer queries on the JioPhone. 

The above mentioned offers are available for both existing and new JioPhone users.

Excitement has filled the hearts of residents of Uttar Pradesh as they prepare for the spectacular Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh Mela, 2019. However, it is not just Uttar Pradesh residents who participate in this magnificent event, in fact, tourists and citizens from across the country travel there to enjoy this festival. This upcoming Ardh Kumbh Mela will be held at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.